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Vibrant, colorful lanterns or parol, dazzling Christmas lights and jolly Christmas carols fill the air. It’s that magical time of the year once again! But we all know that finding the right gift for everyone on our list can be quite a challenge. And so, before you merrily rush into …

The holiday season is not just about parols and endless gatherings, it’s also the perfect time to give something special to yourself and loved ones. And one of the many things you can wrap and place under the Christmas tree is a shiny new laptop! Thanks to Home Credit, the …

The borough of Saint-Léonard replaced Dino Delisi's maple tree with a ginkgo tree years ago. The problem? They planted a female tree by mistake. When its fleshy seeds fall and rot in the autumn, the odour released is akin to rancid cheese or vomit. The city says mess and inconvenience …

A new study has found cats roaming free are ruthless creatures that prey upon almost any animal, reptile, insect, and amphibian around the world. Their hunting is so prolific and so successful, the authors found, that it poses a legitimate threat to global biodiversity. Cats left outside hunt and scavenge …

In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at what species might be hiding in all those Christmas trees and examine how electric two- and three-wheeled vehicles are helping reduce global oil consumption. Also: Food waste is a climate change issue Our planet is changing. So is our …

GCash invites you to be part of the 12 Days of Merry GCash celebration. Bringing plenty of merry experiences and exciting surprises every day, it’s the biggest giveaway of the season – and every GCash user from all regions has a chance to be a winner. From December 4 to …

Google’s new AI model Gemini launched today inside the Bard chatbot. It could go on to advance robotics and other projects, says Demis Hassabis, the AI executive leading the project. Demis HassabisPhotograph: Toby Melville/Getty Images Demis Hassabis has never been shy about proclaiming big leaps in artificial intelligence. Most notably, …

It’s not just Elon Musk’s Cybertruck. Car design is largely geared toward men, even though women buy more than 60 percent of all new cars sold in the US. EVs are a chance to right that wrong. Photo-Illustration: James Marshall; Getty Images It is very hard to think of an …

Biologist John Gould had been snapping pictures of mosquitoes on frogs for years before he noticed a trend — the bloodsuckers always seem to land right on the amphibians' noses. Observations of Australian mosquitoes' feeding habits could pave way for frog conservation John Gould had been snapping pictures of mosquitoes …

The final leg of dashcon 2023, the premier digital marketing roadshow exploring the right mix of AI and human insight, concluded on November 29th at the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Philippines building in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Following successful events in Cebu and Davao, the Manila leg of dashcon 2023 …